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Construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension project starts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 10:24 AM

The project aims to extend the existing LRT Line 1 from Baclaran to Niog in Bacoor, Cavite which will cut travel time from Manila to Cavite to 25 minutes from 1 hour and 10 minutes, the DOTr said. Read more »

Pasig River expressway, SLEX extension to Gumaca get Toll Board nod

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 05:45 PM

The Toll Regulatory Board on Wednesday said it approved San Miguel Holdings Corporation’s (SMHC) proposed extension of the South Luzon Expressway to Gumaca, Quezon; and the proposal to build an expressway along the Pasig River.  Read more »

NTC extends validity of telecom, broadcast permits until end-December

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Updated as of Jul 31 05:39 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said Friday it has extended the validity of all existing licenses, permits and certificates of broadcast and telecom companies until the end of the year.   Read more »

Manila Water, Maynilad told to give customers until end-Sept to settle bills: MWSS

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 12:34 PM

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System said Thursday water concessionaires in Metro Manila were directed to extend the grace period for bills to provide "economic relief" during the coronavirus pandemic.    Read more »

LTO extends registration validity for vehicles due to COVID-19 restrictions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 12:13 PM

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday said it extended further the validity of vehicles registration affected by the lockdowns. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors lean towards extending GCQ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 10:41 PM

Most mayors in the Philippine capital region are in favor of extending the general community quarantine (GCQ) by August, the chairman of Metro Manila Council said Wednesday.   Read more »

Isko shuns charter change moves: 'For now, please let's just focus on COVID-19'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 10:59 AM

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Friday urged his fellow government officials to focus on containing the coronavirus pandemic, instead of pushing for charter change.    Read more »

Russians set to back reforms allowing Putin to extend rule

Michael Mainville, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 01 10:26 AM

Russians are set to approve constitutional reforms on Wednesday denounced by critics as a maneuver to allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in the Kremlin for life. Read more »

PH immigration bureau bans foreigner in viral Dasma quarantine scuffle

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Posted at Jun 16 01:26 PM

The Philippines' immigration bureau said Tuesday it had permanently banned from entering the country a Spanish national who allegedly violated quarantine measures and later scuffled with police at an exclusive Makati subdivision. Read more »

Paris gallery keeps visitors apart with extension hats

Reuters
Posted at Jun 05 12:06 PM

PARIS - An art gallery in Paris has sought inspiration in ancient China to help it enforce social distancing, by providing hats with winged extensions for visitors. Read more »

House Committee of the Whole OKs bill extending Bayanihan law

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 11:39 PM

MANILA - The House of Representatives Committee of the Whole on Wednesday night approved a substitute bill extending the Bayanihan To Heal As One Act until September 2020 to give President Rodrigo Duterte additional time to address the pandemic. Read more »

SSS extends payment deadline for contributions to June 15

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Posted at Jun 03 04:21 PM

The Social Security System said Wednesday the deadline for contribution payments was extended further to June 15 to give members affected by COVID-19 restrictions more time to settle their dues. Read more »

Spanish PM Sanchez to extend lockdown a final time to June 21

Graham Keeley, Reuters
Posted at May 31 10:53 PM

Spain's prime minister said on Sunday the country needed 15 more days of lockdown until June 21 "to finish with the pandemic once and for all", and he would ask parliament to approve a final two-week extension to the stay home rule. Read more »

Palace backs 3-month extension of Bayanihan Act

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Updated as of May 30 06:36 PM

MANILA - Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday said it would be ideal to extend the Bayanihan Act for another 3 months.   Read more »

Skyway extension project resumes on May 15: San Miguel

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 14 12:38 PM

The resumption of construction work will "mitigate" delay in project completion originally set for December 2020, SMC said in a statement. New completion date is not yet identified, it said.  Read more »

Metro Manila, isasailalim sa 'modified' enhanced community quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 12 08:29 PM

Pinalawig pa hanggang sa katapusan ng Mayo ang lockdown sa Metro Manila at iba lang lugar dahil sa COVID-19. Read more »

'Modified' lockdown set in Metro Manila, 2 other areas

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 12:31 AM

MANILA (4TH UPDATE) - Metro Manila and 2 other areas will shift to a modified lockdown until the end of the month while the rest of the country will have fewer restrictions as the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) lapses on Friday, Malacañang said Tuesday. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Fate of a lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 05:00 AM

Will the lockdown on Metro Manila be extended anew? Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today.   Read more »

Pagpapalawig ng lockdown sa NCR pagkatapos ng May 15 ihinihirit ng ilang alkalde

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 09 09:29 PM

Sinabi ni Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez na may sumasang-ayon umano sa kaniya na mga alkalde na hilaw pang tanggalin ang ECQ sa kani-kanilang lugar. Read more »

COVID-19 lockdown period in Metro Manila, other areas to be decided Monday: Roque

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Updated as of May 09 02:55 PM

MANILA - Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said a decision on whether or not the lockdown in some areas, including Metro Manila may be decided on by Monday.  Read more »